Cross-Sector Collaboration

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is prioritizing integration and coordination of prevention services in public health, mental health, social services, juvenile justice, and education for youth and families with multiple areas of need. This Tactic highlights two counties in California that are implementing cross-sector collaboration in unique ways. Using diverse strategies, these communities are creating innovative programs and notable outcomes despite our current climate of budgetary restrictions. The Tactic also provides recommendations and resources to support communities in strengthening cross-sector collaboration on a local level.

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NEWS FROM CARS

National Prevention Week (NPW) is here! NPW is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. NPW is held each year during the third week of May…

September 1, 2016 – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded CARS the second TA contract to support the Project AWARE and Healthy Transitions grantees funded through the Now Is The Time (NITT) initiative.

October 30, 2015 – It’s moving day! CARS has relocated from Folsom, CA to a beautiful office space in downtown Sacramento, CA. This centrally located capitol-area branch will facilitate our longstanding relationships with California government agencies, and will support our ongoing efforts to bring the prevention workforce together through regional and statewide meetings.